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Inclusion System
The difficulties experienced by individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), present obstacles in academic, social and economic spheres. Primary disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol are often misinterpreted as willful misconduct, laziness, dishonesty or being stubborn, when in fact, people with FASD are struggling to understand instructions, need assistance organizing, have chronic memory problems, and experience sensory overload that impedes their ability to focus and process.
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This type of misinterpretation of normal responses in people with FASD means that they frequently experience difficulty in meeting other people’s expectations which can lead to confusion, frustration, lowered self-esteem, a continual sense of failure, aggression towards self and others, withdrawal, isolation and exclusion. The combination of so many barriers means that people with FASD are severely restricted in their ability to participate in community life that, in turn, affects the safety and socio-economic vibrancy of the entire Cowichan Valley.
In order to increase supports and understanding for people living with FASD, the Cowichan Valley FAS Society developed Action for Inclusion. In this project, persons living with FASD work under the guidance of project staff to help community organizations identify the physical and social factors that impact accessibility and service provision to people with FASD. Each organization also receives training, written recommendations, follow-up, and support to implement FASD inclusion strategies.
The focus of the Action for Inclusion project is to provide practical, achievable solutions that improve working and learning environments so that they are more productive for everyone. In the first year of the project, eight organizations throughout the Cowichan Valley Regional District will participate. In the second year, we will transfer the model to four other Canadian communities and share the findings of the project in a nationally distributed manual.
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